Aerospace Procurement Specialist

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Procurement Agent I to support aerospace manufacturing sourcing, negotiations, and purchase orders. You will collaborate with engineering, production and quality to ensure cost-effective, on-time deliveries and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, RFQ/RFP handling, audits, performance monitoring, and data maintenance in ERP systems. This role requires 2+ years in purchasing in manufacturing, with ITAR awareness.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of purchasing, procurement or supply chain experience in manufacturing/aerospace environment.
• Familiarity with electrical, mechanical components and fasteners.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Cost awareness and analytical thinking.
• Experience in aerospace and defense industry procurement.

Responsibilities

• Source qualified vendors and procure electrical, mechanical, components, machine parts.
• Issue purchase orders and manage full order lifecycle from placement through delivery.
• Evaluate supplier quotes, lead times, terms and quality; negotiate pricing.
• Onboard vendors; maintain an approved suppliers list; support audits and site visits.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and quality to meet specs and regulations.
• Maintain procurement data in ERP; interpret drawings and BOMs; analyze data.
• Identify and qualify new suppliers to support growth.
• Resolve supply chain issues such as shortages and delays.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

DCX-CHOL Enterprises, Inc. in Los Angeles seeks a Procurement Agent I to support aerospace manufacturing sourcing, negotiations, and purchase orders. You will collaborate with engineering, production and quality to ensure cost-effective, on-time deliveries and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include supplier qualification, RFQ/RFP handling, audits, performance monitoring, and data maintenance in ERP systems. This role requires 2+ years in purchasing in manufacturing, with ITAR awareness.